Rock Cartwright signes

skinsfan308 · Post by **skinsfan308** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:45 pm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 02389.html

Nice.

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cvillehog · Post by **cvillehog** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:49 pm

Methinks your thread title is a little deceptive. When I click that link i get the follwoing:

Cartwright, Team Are Close on a Deal

By Jason La Canfora Howard Bryant
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Thursday, March 9, 2006; Page E09

The Washington Redskins were close to agreeing to terms with running back Rock Cartwright yesterday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, preventing him from becoming an unrestricted free agent. Cartwright is popular among players and coaches for his attitude and work ethic, and he is a key contributor on special teams.

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:53 pm

same thought here.

although i'm sure rock will sign....

hkHog · Post by **hkHog** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:55 pm

Awesome! Nice to see Clemons got a qualifying offer as well. He may even be starting next year!

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 12:43 am

Great news. I'll be glad to have him back.

SkinsFanInHawai'i · Post by **SkinsFanInHawai'i** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 2:43 am

Do you guys think we trade Betts then?

ChrisHanburger · Post by **ChrisHanburger** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:14 am

Nah, I don't think so. I think Betts is still a better runner. IMO

Raindog · Post by **Raindog** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 4:14 am

SkinsFanInHawai'i wrote:Do you guys think we trade Betts then?

Not really. Betts played well and was consistent as a #2 back. He never did anything that pushed him past the pack or screw up anything up bad enough to make us want to get rid of him. He also played well when Portis was hurt. He was mostly invisable to casual fans and that's what you want our of a #2.

tcwest10 · Post by **tcwest10** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 7:29 am

Somehow, I don't see much change coming in the running game, although I was hoping that we'd find a 4x4 plow truck to get through the heavier stuff.

kadskin · Post by **kadskin** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:03 am

tcwest10 wrote:Somehow, I don't see much change coming in the running game, although I was hoping that we'd find a 4x4 plow truck to get through the heavier stuff.

Yeh i agree. I was hoping we'd look for a big back that could plow over people. If we do look for one, i heard Alstott is a FA. But back to topic, im glad we're keeping our "CORE" guys together.

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:23 am

YES!!!! Great news!

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:33 am

Our problem wasn't 3rd and short, its was 3rd and 8. We need help on 1st and 2nd down. I think that any of our rb's can pick up 2 or 3 yards. I mostly feel that Betts is best for short yardage plays. He's sneaky fast and nimble.

hkHog · Post by **hkHog** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:10 pm

frankcal20 wrote:Our problem wasn't 3rd and short, its was 3rd and 8. We need help on 1st and 2nd down. I think that any of our rb's can pick up 2 or 3 yards. I mostly feel that Betts is best for short yardage plays. He's sneaky fast and nimble.

Actually, Portis ended the year second in the league in runs of 5-9 yds. A lot of those were on 1st and 2nd down. I think the primary problem was playcalling. We would get into 3rd and longs when we didn't mix it up. I think we will be better at that this year.

jazzyjimmy · Post by **jazzyjimmy** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:49 pm

IF our line is healthy. We definitely need more depth at the O line positions. Playcalling could definitely be better. That was pretty clear in the playoff loss to Seattle but Al Saunders should help with that.